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by Lazarus
Fri Oct 28, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted - Rigid Fork for MTB
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Re: Wanted - Rigid Fork for MTB

29 ers and 480 A-C
FWIW my 26 er Rebas were the dame A-C I rode it with 26 er wheels but it is a 29 er
by Lazarus
Thu Oct 27, 2022 6:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Heat retention from "reflective" fabrics.
Replies: 32
Views: 2196

Re: Heat retention from "reflective" fabrics.

:lol:

There is no uncertainty with Garmin's messing up....it's inevitable
by Lazarus
Thu Oct 27, 2022 1:16 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Heat retention from "reflective" fabrics.
Replies: 32
Views: 2196

Re: Heat retention from "reflective" fabrics.

Heisenberg's uncertainty principle This says you can either know exactly where something is or how fast its going but not both [ 100% accurately] My guess is that the material on the inside warms the inside air faster and the loft slower [ as less energy is getting to it] You may then lose heat[ene...
by Lazarus
Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:39 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted - Rigid Fork for MTB
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Re: Wanted - Rigid Fork for MTB

Its in the attic I will measure A-C* but i assume its for 100mm
by Lazarus
Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Wanted - Rigid Fork for MTB
Replies: 7
Views: 430

Re: Wanted - Rigid Fork for MTB

On one carbon 100mm and QR

Postage + a tenner which will go on the bear ( PM if any use )
by Lazarus
Wed Oct 26, 2022 1:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Drop Bar MTB
Replies: 9
Views: 563

Re: Drop Bar MTB

It will get the same reach
Length is for two reasons
1 stretched out position
2 handling longer equals less snappy / twitchy so is easier to control and feels more stable pros are usually 120 ( or used to be )
Personally I think it will be usable but sub optimal esp in fast corners
by Lazarus
Wed Oct 26, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wildlife
Replies: 696
Views: 141838

Re: Wildlife

Badger last night on the night ride. Ran a fir distance down the trail in front of us [ 15- 20 m away] before darting under a gate
Never seen one before both a large animal and a small [ as its so low to the ground] one.
by Lazarus
Tue Oct 25, 2022 12:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...
Replies: 983
Views: 126330

Re: New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

Agree a shim is hardly a new innovation

Like the idea of those grips - not that i would use it as i know what width bars i want and its not as wide as the current industry " norm"
by Lazarus
Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:11 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: Hope Pro 4 / Pro 2 Evo Front QR end caps (swap for 12mm?)
Replies: 3
Views: 212

Re: WTD: Hope Pro 4 / Pro 2 Evo Front QR end caps (swap for 12mm?)

I have some you can have for postage if interested...only kept them as someone was bound to want them
by Lazarus
Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: But why?!?
Replies: 15
Views: 1022

Re: But why?!?

If there was anything then the roadies would be wearing it . Dont really care what i look like on a bike* I only care that the clothing functions properly - that said it will be a very long time before i own a romper suit for cycling duties * almost always lycra with waterproof shorts for the MTB
by Lazarus
Tue Oct 18, 2022 7:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: SPOT Tracker Renewal Fees - Being Gouged?
Replies: 270
Views: 59209

Re: SPOT Tracker Renewal Fees - Being Gouged?

All their plans are in Euros so we have additional transfer costs [ and risks with interest rates] and last year Garmin were cheaper than them for my Inreach - but i was not very bothered about tracking - if you want tracking it is cheaper than Garmin - massively so. Will be doing the maths again so...
by Lazarus
Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What lights?
Replies: 37
Views: 2165

Re: What lights?

Agreed off-road a helmet is more important on the road or drops I much prefer bar
by Lazarus
Mon Oct 17, 2022 5:08 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tubeless - your ritual
Replies: 39
Views: 1733

Re: Tubeless - your ritual

I cannot believe there is a QC issues with Planet X products :wink:

Once had to file the side of some ones to fit into the channel- but they were non tubeless rims - I have considered sealant before - good to know it works
by Lazarus
Mon Oct 17, 2022 2:29 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: wtd 0 rise 90mm stem.
Replies: 1
Views: 131

Re: wtd 0 rise 90mm stem.

Got a salsa one from a warbird i am happy to lend you - pretty sure you will sell the bike before i want it back :wink: but i will want it back
by Lazarus
Fri Oct 14, 2022 7:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tubeless - your ritual
Replies: 39
Views: 1733

Re: Tubeless - your ritual

also done that and also cut it afterwards with a blade at the sidewall point - never tried leaving it there as mentioned above but will now i know it works
by Lazarus
Fri Oct 14, 2022 12:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tubeless - your ritual
Replies: 39
Views: 1733

Re: Tubeless - your ritual

My 2.8 were the easiest i ever did and the only one i have ever done with a track pump and IME it can be anything from as easy as blowing up a tyre to a week long struggle[ you are using continental tyres ] MY road tyres leaked for about 3 months before finally holding air [ at 80 psi though] but sl...
by Lazarus
Thu Oct 13, 2022 10:35 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Shell and BC.
Replies: 39
Views: 2901

Re: Shell and BC.

I dont think any of those would be called green companies and are just companies that exist to make profit - hence them not being noted for altruism. They dont really care how they make their money as long as they do make money. You can compare and contrast with say ecotricity who are a very differe...
by Lazarus
Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:13 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tubeless - your ritual
Replies: 39
Views: 1733

Re: Tubeless - your ritual

Also used that luggage strap solution
Was a continental tyre and did not stay up beyond a day even once "done"
by Lazarus
Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:27 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Spot Tracker Wanted thread.
Replies: 99
Views: 75288

Re: Spot Tracker Wanted thread.

YGM but its an Inreach so may not suit
by Lazarus
Wed Oct 12, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tubeless - your ritual
Replies: 39
Views: 1733

Re: Tubeless - your ritual

I am not personally a fan of gorilla tape as i have had it fail [ second hand wheel] and its a mare to remove it and the sticky residue it leaves if you ever need to retape it

Also the tessa tape is dirt cheap on ebay
by Lazarus
Wed Oct 12, 2022 2:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tubeless - your ritual
Replies: 39
Views: 1733

Re: Tubeless - your ritual

Never add the sealant but sometimes it's in there as I am swapping tyres over ( last time was due to breaking a rim I don't do this as rule/I try to avoid it ) Fit tyre . Use fire extinguisher (9 litre at 120psi) Await popping sound of beading. See if it stays up ( or I can hear a leak) . Fix this i...
by Lazarus
Wed Oct 12, 2022 12:54 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What lights?
Replies: 37
Views: 2165

Re: What lights?

As mentioned exposure if you can afford it MTB ones are good for the price. Mate uses one. Joystick for your head . Pricey but it will last for decades and who wants to take risks with a light failing. Lummicycle are also good but pricey. My battery has finally died ( gives just under 3 hours at abo...
by Lazarus
Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Would you change the brake hose?
Replies: 5
Views: 374

Re: Would you change the brake hose?

Would also change
I get the person whose bike I have attached to tow bar to check it to avoid it being my fault
by Lazarus
Tue Oct 11, 2022 10:42 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Shell and BC.
Replies: 39
Views: 2901

Re: Shell and BC.

Happy to live in cloud cuckoo land as some quite clearly do it for environmental good, though not at a loss Basically its like arguing Patagonia only do it to make money - I am sure you could argue this but its just not true As for expecting a green company to have the deep pockets of the petro chem...